Al Risalah Secondary School
Other independent school · Ages 11–16 · London, Wandsworth
Al Risalah Secondary School is an independent school in London, Wandsworth for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- 145 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TJ
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Wandsworth
- Pupils on roll
- 113 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils feel a real sense of belonging in this school.”
- “They appreciate the shared values and ethos among the small school community.”
- “Pupils get to know each other well.”
To improve
- “In a few subject areas, the school has struggled to recruit and retain teaching staff.”
- “This has caused some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered.”
- “As a result, pupils’ learning is not as secure as it should be in these subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 55.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Wandsworth.
- Al Risalah Boys' School 0.0 mi No Ofsted grade
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- Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 0.4 mi Not judged
- Paddock School 0.5 mi School remains Outstanding
- Finton House School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Eveline Day School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Nightingale Community Academy 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hornsby House School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade